Prior to requesting time-sharing, make sure you are involved and active in your child’s life. Help them with schoolwork and attend their extracurricular activities. Even better, volunteer at school (if you don’t have a ton of time, just for a field trip or special event) or as a coach. If your residence is new to them, make sure your child feels safe and comfortable in your home. You can either buy items or just hang up crayon pictures that you draw together. This includes feeding them nutritious meals. If you have scheduled visitation with them, always show up on time with a plan for the day. If you are doing something fun, take lots of pictures. Keep a daily journal.